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Sep 30, 2022

ChampionX Q3 2022 Earnings Report

ChampionX reported strong Q3 2022 results with revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, and strong free cash flow generation.

Key Takeaways

ChampionX reported a strong third quarter with revenue of $1.0 billion, a 25% increase year-over-year. Net income attributable to ChampionX was $23.1 million, while adjusted EBITDA reached $166.1 million. The company's board also approved an increase in the share repurchase program authorization to $750 million.

Revenue reached $1.0 billion, a 25% increase year-over-year and 10% sequentially.

Net income attributable to ChampionX was $23.1 million.

Adjusted EBITDA was $166.1 million, up 34% year-over-year.

Free cash flow was $167.4 million, representing 101% of adjusted EBITDA.

Total Revenue
$1.02B
Previous year: $819M
+24.8%
EPS
$0.33
Previous year: $0.15
+120.0%
Gross Profit
$197M
Previous year: $196M
+0.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$187M
Previous year: $254M
-26.1%
Free Cash Flow
$167M
Previous year: $67.3M
+148.7%
Total Assets
$3.4B
Previous year: $3.5B
-2.9%

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ChampionX Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter, ChampionX expects revenue between $985 million and $1.015 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $176 million and $184 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Activity is expected to improve in international markets.
  • Continued price increase realization is expected.
  • Sequential adjusted EBITDA margin improvement is anticipated.
  • Constructive demand tailwinds are expected to support a favorable multi-year outlook.
  • Continued delivery of solid bottom-line growth, adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, and strong cash generation is expected.

Challenges Ahead

  • Normal seasonality is expected in North American businesses into the year-end holidays.
  • Lower revenue is expected in Reservoir Chemical Technologies due to exiting certain product lines.
  • restructuring efforts

Revenue & Expenses

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